These adults-only popsicles are a refreshing choice for the hot weather.
Ingredients
- Grated zest of 2 limes, plus 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
- 1/2 small pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced
- 1/4 honeydew melon, peeled, sliced
- 1/4 rockmelon, peeled, sliced
- 2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced
Limoncello & lime popsicles
- 1/2 cup (125ml) thickened cream, whipped
- 395g can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60ml) limoncello (see note)
- 1 lime, zested
- 1/2 cup (125ml) lime juice (about 6 limes)
Equipment
- You will need 12 x 1/3 cup (80ml) ice-block moulds and 12 popsicle sticks for this recipe.
Method
- Step 1For the popsicles, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, whisking gently to combine. Pour into 12 ice-block moulds, then freeze for 1-2 hours until firm but not completely frozen. Insert a popsicle stick into each mould. Freeze for at least another 2 hours or overnight until firm.
- Step 2To make the sugared lime zest, pound zest, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt with a mortar and pestle, or blend in a mini food processor, until combined.
- Step 3To serve, dip the bases of the moulds in warm water and slide out the popsicles. Place fruit on a platter and drizzle with the lime juice. Serve the popsicles immediately with the fruit, and sugared zest to sprinkle.
- Diabetes friendly
- Low carb
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Lower gi
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
599 kj
Energy
5g
Fat Total
3g
Saturated Fat
1g
Fibre
2g
Protein
15mg
Cholesterol
28.25mg
Sodium
19g
Carbs (sugar)
19g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
An Italian lemon liqueur, from selected bottle shops.
- Author: Valli Little
- Image credit: Brett Stevens
- Publication: Taste.com.au
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